This is odd.  Rick thinks that "recounts" and "allegations" of voter fraud is what undermines public confidence in elections. The reason, of course, for recounts is that the bureaucrats, who administer elections, in fact, do make mistakes. Providing judicial oversight insures that the results of the election are bona fide and this reassures the public that they are legitimate. Accountability of government officials is what enhances public confidence -- not undermines it.  Jim Bopp

 

"Wisconsin Court Electon Courts Disaster"

I have just written this opinion piece for Politico. It begins:

With a razor-thin 204-vote lead, Democratic state assistant attorney general JoAnne Kloppenburg has declared victory over Republican incumbent David Prosser in the race for Wisconsin state Supreme Court justice.

A recount in this race, which some view as a referendum on Gov. Scott Walker's anti-union policies, seems inevitable, and it is not clear who will ultimately take the seat on the Wisconsin bench. But if this expensive and nasty race ends up in protracted litigation, it could undermine public confidence in both the judiciary and Wisconsin's electoral process, especially if, as I expect, supporters of Prosser raise ugly allegations of voter fraud.

Posted by Rick Hasen at 02:06 PM

"President Obama Bundlers Could Pony Up $300 Million"

Politico reports.

Posted by Rick Hasen at 01:36 PM

"The Fix: Despite GOP control, Louisiana redistricting proves a cruel maiden"

The Fix reports.

Posted by Rick Hasen at 01:30 PM

Cert. Denied in Pierce O'Donnell Conduit Contributions Case

See here. I don't thini this is a surprise to anyone.

Posted by Rick Hasen at 12:07 PM

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